Never ask a man to advertiz the day his mother-in-law arrh'es ; he 
dusnotfee/weiifhen.^—J > AUvDKAN. 



ROCHESTER ART SCHOOL, 

41, 42 and 43 Elwood Building, 

Cor. MAIN and STATE STS., - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

JOHNSON M. MUNDY, Director. 

Tne object of this school is to impart instruction in the rudiments and 
elements of Drawing and Modeling. 

All lessons are given from Casts, Models and natural Objects, involving 
the elements of Proportion, Perspective, Li^ht and Shadow and Compos tion. 

Sketching frjiri Nature, Head and Figure Drawing, and the modeling in 
clay of Reliefs, Busts and Statues and their repriduction in plaster and 
marble receive special attention. 

Classes are *o divided as to ensure each scholar my personal suoervision. 
A Choice Selection or Standard Casts from the Antique 

Rooms well lighted, ventilated and heated, and easily accessible by 
elevator. Open Daily, from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. 

REFERENCES:— M. B. Anderson, Pres. Roche ter University. Hon. 
Lewis H. Mqrg\n. Rev. S. M. Campbell, D D. Prof. Lewis Swift. 
Col. H. S. GkHJeni eaf. Gilman H. Perkins. M.F.Reynolds. D.M.Dewey. 



NORMAN BENTLEY, ? 
FINE AND STAPLE GROCERIES, 
119 Monroe Avenue, 
ROCHESTER, N . Y. 

ARTHUR G. YATES, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 

LEHIGH VALLEY COAL CO.'S 

5dL». "«-• \ coal \ 4-* 8S»k 

General Office, Elwood Building, Cor. State and Main Streets, 
Yards, Hill Street, and Cor. Allen and Piatt Sts., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

DR. A. A, MORGAN, 
DENTIST, 

173 and 175 POWERS' BUILDING, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

One Door to the right, at the landing of the North Elevator. 




MATILDA. 



MATILDA PATIENCE ABIGAIL 



By SHERMAN D. RICHARDSON. 

S^s£{ OF 



I. 

Matilda Patience Abigail 
Jerusha Dority Jane 

Resided in Moostockmagun- 
Ticgoginstock in Maine. 



i\<> 



ENGRAVED WORK 

OF all kinds a specialty— Wedding and Party Invitations, Visiting 
Cards, etc Call and see sample book of above work. Also Monograms 
il uminated and plain. Printing of all kinds done on short notice by 

WILLIAMSON & HIGBIE, 

Booksellers and Stationers and Law Blank Publishers, 

POWERS' BLOCK, RnrHF^Tm? XT V 

ENTRANCE TO * LEVATOR. IW^nr-O 1 LJ\, IV. X. 



He that duz not advertise puts his electric lite under a bushel. Y 
bet. — Paul Dean. 



I. F. CARTER, cfb^ 

DEALER IN— <Q ^O * 

CARPETINGS, OIL CLOTHS, MATTINGS, Etc., 
69 State Street, - Rochester, N. Y. 

for pure 

TEAS AND COFFEES at the LOWEST PRICES, 

GO TO THE 

GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO., 

119 EAST MAIN STREET, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

Beautiful Presents 0/ Glassware, Crockery, Vases, Framed Chromos, Etc., 
Given Away to all Purchasers. 



/^EORGE D. SMITH, General Agent for Western New York 
^-* for the Celebrated Knabe, Dunham & Son's, M :Cammon, James & 
Holstrom, and Behning Pianos, George Woods & Co.'s and New England 
Organs, 40 State Street, Rochester, N. Y. Every Instrument fully war- 
ranted, not only for five years but for a lifetime. Small Instruments, Sheet 
Music, genuine Italian Strings, and everything in the musical line. First 
Class Goods onlv. Low Piices and Accommodating Terms. 



E. H. YOST. N PLUMMER. 

YOST & PLUMMER, 

AUCTION HOUSE, 

33 FRONT STREET, - - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

Second-Hand Furniture Bought and Sold. Sales made in any part 
of the city or country. 

C. H. YOST, . AUCTIONEER. 



THE REASON WHY BLACK HILLS BITTERS IS SO 
popular is because it cures when other remedies fail. It is, 
truly, nature's great and true remedy. Ladies and Children out of 
health should use it daily. It is purely vegetable and cannot 
intoxicate. 

PRICE ONLY $1.00. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. 




THE COMPANION ( Landseer.) 
II. 

A maiden life Matilda led, 
Her heart was all her own ; 

And, with the mere exception of 
A cat, she lived alone. 



A LIVE BOOK STORE, 

Where can be found everything in the line of Fine Stationery, Ladies' 

Wallets, Gentlemen's Pocket Books, Celebrated Pocket Cutlery, 

Bibles, Prayer Books, Photograph Albums, Autograph 

Albums, Gold Pens, Pencils, Standard Books in Sets, 

Juvenile Books, and everything pertaining to a 

well regulated Book Store. 

WILLIAMSON & HIGBIE, Powers' Block, Entrance to Elevator. 

BooksE' lkks and *>tationrrs, R< chester, N. Y. 



Welth is often the -weed that chokes genus. Choke us. — Paul Dean. 

Burke, Fitz Simons, Hone & Co., 
DRY GOODS, WOOLENS AND FANCY GOODS, 

Wholesale, i to 13 North St. Paul St., Pnrucc-rirD M V 

Retail, 53, 55 aui 57 East Main St.. KOCHESTER, IN. Y. 

MRS. J. VERVALIN, 

ladies' and gents' 

DINING ROOMS & OYSTER PARLORS, 

No. 144 State Street. Wavkrly Housb Block. 

Meals or Lunches for the traveling public cooked to order on short notice. 
The Best Hooir— made Pi s constantly on hand. 

ROBERT HANSON, 

Successor to Thos. Buttun 

HAIR DRESSER, 

13 Exchange St., Under Mechanics Savings Bank, Rochester, N. Y. 
Camp's Patent Haii Brushes inconstant use. 

A. W. MUDGE, 
UNDERTAKER, 

121 WEST MAIN STREET, - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

OPEN ALL NIGHT. 

HENRY LIKLY & CO., 

MANUFACTURERS of 

TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAGS, 

DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF 

TRAVELING GOODS, 
78 STATE STREET, - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 




CORRECT PROFILE OF EBENEZER. (By West ) 
III. 

Not far from her, say half a mile, 
Lived Ebenezer Snooks, 

A bachelor of fifty-seven, 
Afraid of girls and spooks. 



ELLSWORTH & SANFORD, 
DENTISTS, 

ROOMS OVER 43 STATE STREET, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

Teeth extracted without pain by the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas. 

Artificial Teeth made at the lo vest prices. All work warranted and the best 

of material used. 

C. H. ELLSWORTH. F. H. SANFORD. 



Women , the eckho of creation^ always having the last word. This is a 
toast. — Paul Dean. 



-:- C A F E ,-:- 

ED. REMINGTON, Manager, 
23, 27, 29 and 30 Powers' Block, Rochester, N. Y. 



ORDERS SERVED AT ALL HOURS. 

AMERICAN HOUSE, 

NEWLY FURNISHED. 

RATES, 70 Cts. Per Day, MEALS, 15 Cts. 

BOARD, $3.50 PER WEEK. 

Good Accommodations for thk Traveling Public. 

F. J. HAWES, Proprietor, 72 Front Street, Rochester, N. Y. 

RALPH BUTLER, 

MANAGER, 

Travelers' Life and Accidental Insurance Co., 

Only Accidental Company in U. S. with a cash surplus. 

39 POWERS' BLOCK, - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

BLACK HILLS BITTERS 

NEVER FAIL TO CURE AND RELIEVE RHEUMATISM, 
Liver and Kidney Complaint, Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, 
Headache, Nervousness, Neuralgia and Indigestion. 

Price, only $1.00. Sold by all Druggists. 



ROCHESTER 

SILK AND DRESS GOODS HOUSE, 

8 MAIN STREET BRIDGE, 

Rochester, N. Y. 




SNOOKb' GUARDIAN ANGEL. (Rosa Bonheur.) 

IV. 

Ebb ofttimes gazed at Abigail, 
And Jane oft looked at Snooks ; 

But when Jane thought to hook Ebb on, 
Then he was oft' the hooks. 



J. MORTON & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS, 

AND FINE READY-MADE CLOTHIERS, 

NO. 21 EAST MAIN STREET, 
Formerly No. n. - - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



Kiss not thoUy O Youth, throu a veil, as kisses unlike hunny should not 
be strained. — Paul Dean. 



HENRY SHELTER, 

— MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN — 

Picture Frames, Looking Glasses Etc., 
window cornices of all kinds made to order, 

Frames of all kinds Re-gii.ded, 
OVER 57 STATE STREET, - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

C. B. Wood worth & Sons, 
MANUFACTURING PERFUMERS, 

ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
JACKSON & BURLEIGH, 

BOOKSELLERS , STATIONERS , 

And Fancy Goods Importers, Church Books a Specialty, 

2, 4 and 6 REYNOLDS' ARCADE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



Subscripti >ns received for all American and Foreign Periodicals at lowest rates. 

R. McFARLANE & CO., 

manufacturers of 

PICTURE FRAMES, MOULDINGS, ETC., 

136 MILL STREET, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
R. McFarlane. A. Ripsom. C. J. Duffy. 

PICTURES and PICTURE FRAMES 
At RUNDLE'S, - 57 West Main Street, 

Call and examine the elegant stock of 

NEW AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS JUST RECEIVED, 
(THE TRADE SUPPLIED.) 




THE YOUTH THAT INFORMED HER. 

V. 

One winter's night as Patience slept, 
Some boys came to her door, 

Informing her that Snooks was ill, 
Yea, dying o'er the moor, 

VI. 

And wished that he could her behold, 
'T would ease his mortal woes, 

To see the tear of pity hang 
Upon her pitted nose. 

FRANK X. MASSETH, 
LIVERY, HACK & EXCHANGE STABLES 

15 NORTH FITZHUGH STREET, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

Horses and Carriages, both Single and Double, and Phaetons of the most 
Fa<hionable Style, furnished on short notice. Open and Close Carryalls. 



To Chari.es :— Yours receved. The best iva we no, ov not formin a bad 
habit is to diskard that Ulster. — Paul Dean. 

--DUNSHEE,-:- 
PHOTOGRAPHER, 

14 STATE STREET, - OPPOSITE POWERS' BLOCK. 
READ! REFLECT!! ACT!!! 
Your Card and Cabinet Photos are made for #1.50 and #3.00 per dozen, by 
getting up a Club of six or more persons, and your own pictures free for getting 
np the Club Si gle dozen Cards, $2 00. Cabinets, $4.00 per dozen. Old 
pictures neatly copied. 

NOTED PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE AND RECOMMEND 
BLACK HILLS BITTERS because it is purely vegetable, 
and builds up instead of debilitating the system. Thousands have 
been cured by it. 

Price, only $i.oo. Sold by all Druggists. 

THE LIGHT-RUNNING HOUSEHOLD. 
The Lightest-Running Lock-Stitch Machine 

In the market. It sells at sight, and gives more than sati*faction in spite of 
all competition and misrepresentations of some of its competitors. 

BE SURE AND EXAMINE THE MACHINE BEFORE BUYING. 

WILLTAM LITTLE, Manager, 32 SOUTH ST. PAUL ST. 

—MISS L. HARE,— 
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER, 

ROOM 6, COR. MAIN and NORTH STS., 
Rochester, N. Y. 



27 ARCADE, OVER POST-OFFICE. 




THE MESSENGER TO SNOOKS. 

VII. 

And strange to tell, they also went 
And woke Ebb from his rest, 

Informing him they sadly bore 
Jerusha's last request, 

VIII. 

That he would cross the dismal moor, 

To where she dying lay, 
That she might bless him e're she went 

Where she was sure to stay. 




For First Class 

CARRIAGES 
and CUTTERS 

GO TO 

1 7 WEST MAIN ST. 

All work warranted. 

L. McCORD. Act. 



Wooden Nutmegs are kanned the best on the half shell. — Paul Dean. 



E. OCUMPAUGH. 

Men's Fine Furnishing Goods at Wholesale 
And Retail. 



An active experience for over twenty-five years enables me to give my 
customers good bargains in popular goods for men and boys. 



FINE DRESS SHIRTS 

MADE TO ORDER, 
WARRANTED TO FIT, AND NOT TO RIP. 



Directions for self-measurements sent bv mail free of charge, and any in- 
quiries in regard to prices, styles, etc., cheerfully answered 

My facilities 1or rendering fine wortc are probably not excelled. My 
Factory and Laundry are fitted throughout with every appliance that is ap- 
proved by the trade, as assuring perfect work, besides many contrivances and 
machines that can be found nowhere else. I fully realize the desirability of 
using the best working materials and employing the most skillful labor obtain- 
able. I claim superior workmanship and a uniformity in elegance of style 
which cannot be produced by others. 



-NIGHT SHIRTS.- 



Shirts for night wear I make to any length desired, and combining any 
novelties. 

All the new styles of Scares, Ties, Gloves, etc., for sale as soon as they 
appear in the New York and Boston Markets. 

E. OCUMPAUGH, 

17 Main Street Bridge, - Rochester, N. Y. 




SHE GOETH FORTH. 
IX. 

Then rose the maiden from her dreams, 
And soon with dress was dressed ; 

About the time that Snooks invest- 
Ed in his coat and vest. 

X. 

Then Jane went forth with virtue armed, 

The cat it followed her ; 
While out into the night the knight 

Went also, with his cur. 



ARTISTS' MATERIALS AND ARTICLES 

For Decorating. 

LARGEST STOCK. BEST VARIETY. PRICES RIGHT. 

PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, VARNISHES, BRUSHES, ETC. 

J. C. BARNARD, 
Free Delivery. 21, 23 & 25 FRONT ST., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



Now is the time to hang oyster-kan telephones to the tale of the canine. 
Paul Dean. 



IRA A. LOVEJOY, 



MANUFACTURER OF 




12 MAIN STREET BRIDGE, 



ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



NO COLORING OR OTHER OBJECTIONABLE MATTER .USED. 




EBB'S MIDNIGHT JOURNEY. 



XI. 



But when they journeyed half the way, 

At once they came in sight 
Of what they thought were stalking ghosts, 

From death beds on that night. 



MEDICAL ELECTRICITY ! 

DR. WELLS AND WIFE, the great Electricians, are curing 
the sick of all descriptions, by the various qualities of Electricity alone. 
Instructions given in his NEW and VALUABLE THEORY. Batteries, Elec- 
trical Machinery and Wells' Electropathy for sale. 

OFFICE, AT HOTEL BRUNSWICK. Consultation Free. 



When a man stranes hiz hens egs thru a not-hole to enable him to sel 
the smallest ones to the korner grocery, I konsider it a mene act. — Paul 
I)ean. 

GOLD AND SILVER PLATING, 

Of every description on metallic wares. 
BROKEN, LEAKY, DENTED AND TARNISHED WARE 

Repaired and cleaned. A full stock of the best quality of Silver-plated 

Table Ware on hand, "our own make." 

W. G. MAYO, 

Factory, No. 36 Smith's Arcade. Salesroom, 63 and 65 W. Main Street. 

CENTENNIAL HOUSE. 
146 WEST MAIN STREET, - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

( ONE DOLLAR PER DA V.) 

The Location of this House is Central, and the Building new. The best 

place in the city for Farmers to stop. Having made arrangements with H. 

Defendorf, we can accommodate over 100 horses at the very lowest rates. 

Go to the CENTENNIAL HOUSE and get the worth of your money. 

N. HORTON FORDYCE, Proprietor. 

AMERICAN MANUAL OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW. 

The most complete and concise treatise on the modern practice. It is recom- 
mended by the ablest parliamentarians of the country. 
Especially arranged for ready reference. 

CLOTH, 50 CTS. LEATHER, 75 CTS. LEATHER TUCKS, $1.00. 

Circular of testimonials sent on application. Address, 

GEO. T. FISH, 42 ARCADE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



MRS. ROSS' 

DINING HALLS AND PARLOR FOR LADIES, 

23^ WEST MAIN STREET, Opp. Arcade, up one flight. 

DINNER 25 CENTS. 

Packages cared for. 



MYLES' BOARDING HOUSE. 

107^ EAST MAIN STREET, - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

No. 1 Accommodations at Reasonable Rates. 




THE MEETING. 
XII. 

With horrid look at Snooks Matil- 
Da screaming backward wheeled, 

While Ebenezer double quick 
Retreated from the field. 

H. W. MARSELLUS, 

DEALER IN 

PORTLAND and SWELL BODY CUTTERS 

BOB SLEIGHS, RUNNERS, ETC., 
164 and 166 W. Main St., - Rochester, N. Y. 



"Figures -won't li!" but cotton^ -whalebone and nusepapers -will make 
them stretch the truth.— Paul Dean. 



Fine Art Depot, 



112 STATE ST., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



C. M. WOODWARD & CO. 



-:-DEALERS IN-:- 



Chromos, Mottoes, 

ENGRAVINGS, PANEL PICTURES, 

BRACKETS AND STEREOSCOPES. 

AND MANUFACTURERS OF 

PICTURE FRAMES, STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS, 

PHOTOS OF CELEBRITIES, STATUARY, 

ETC., ETC. 




CATOSPASM (Joseph Cook). 

XIII. 
But Patience's cat and Snooks' cur 

At this was high enraged, 
And in five seconds and a half 

Were actively engaged. 

XIV. 
Back came the owners now as quick 

As they before had left, 
Their fears were swallowed up in fear 

That they would be bereft. 



CURTIS & AVERY, 

MANUFACTURERS OF 

AWNINGS, TENTS, FLAGS, HORSE COVERS, WAGON 
COVERS, ETC. 

Halls and Private Residences Decorated, and Carpet Spreads put down 

for Balls, Parties and Weddings. Sidewalk Canopies and Carpets 

Furnished. Tents and Flags to rent. 

2$yi West Main St., Opp. Arcade, Rochester, N. Y. 



Hint to Housekepers — Musalage is not as good az lard to grtse pi 
plates with. They would not turn out first rate — P aul Dean. 



SCRANTOM, WETMORE & CO., 

NO. 10 STATE STREET, 

Have the largest variety of Goods, suitable for Holiday Gifts, 
in Rochester. 

FOUND AT LAST ! 

BLACK HILLS . BITTERS has been used by thousands, and 
has proven itself to be one of the greatfst blessings ever conferred 
on suffering humanity. It removes all pimples and blotches from the 
Face, purifies the blood, cures Scrofula, Erysipelas, Heartburn, Malarial 
Fever and all blood poisons. It never fails to cure and relieve Rheumatism. 

Price, only $i. Sold by all Druggists. 

SAVE YOUR MONEY ! 

GO TO P. B. BRADLEY'S, 

118 FRONT STREET, - ROCHESTER. N. Y. 

FOR PICTURE FRAMES, VELVET FRAMES, 

AND WRITING INK. 



M. D. TARBA, 

DEALER IN 

ALLEGANY CARBONIZED CHARCOAL, 
35 UNIVERSITY AVE., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

Orders may be left at 154 East Main Street, and 56 Hudson Street. 



F. E. LEWIS, 
— DRUGGIST, - 

51 MONROE AVENUE, COR. WILLIAM STREET. 

Orders received by Telephone. 

Agent for il Livingston's Abdominal Supports " for city. Agents wanted. 




THE CONFLICT. 

XV. 

One grasped the tail of the canine. 

The other clinched the cat ; 
The dog he smashed a bonnet fine, 

The feline spoiled a hat. 

XVI. 
How long the battle would have raged 

No mind could understand, 
Had not the handle of the dog 

Broke oft' in Snooks' hand. 

MRS. S. R. TORKINTON, 
160 WEST MAIN STREET, - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

^—COSTUMER— <J 

And Manufacturer of FINE KNIT GOODS, Wholesale and Retail. 



When you go to stop a runaway horse see first if the man in the wagon 
is not a creditor. We <&?.— -Paul Dean. 

She should keep that cat for future use I ween, 
Through it she may obtain a Sewing Machine ; - 
And should she buy the New Improved Howe 
In that house there'll never be another row. 
Then, married men, if you wish to stop all strife, 
And want a dutiful, meek and loving wife, 
Step in at 87 State Street, and there you '11 find 
The remedy.— It's called the NEW HOWE, " B." 

— -I WOODCOCK BROTHERS, } — 

DEALERS IN 

FURNACES, RANGES, r STOVES, 

House Furnishing Goods, Hot-Air Pipes, Registers and Ventilators, and 
manufacturers of Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron Ware, Galvanized Iron Work, 
Roofing, Gutters, Conductor Pipes, etc., 

153 WEST MAIN STREET. - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

Furnace work a specialty. Jobbing promptly attended to. All work war- 
ranted to give satisfaction. Estimates furnished. 

P. R. WOODCOCK. A. H. K. WOODCOCK. 

The place to get your 

PIER and MANTEL MIRRORS, WINDOW CORNICES, EASELS, 

FIRE SCREENS, PICTURE FRAMES, LOOKING GLASS 

PLATES, JOB TURNING, etc., is at 

TURPIN & STILLMAN'S, no FRONT STREET. 



F. B. RAYMOND & CO. 

■% 

— ^ HARNESS MANUFACTORY, } — 

TRUNKS, TRAVELING BAGS, SHAWL STRAPS, CHILDREN'S 
CARRIAGES, ETC., 

NO. 92 EAST MAIN STREET. 

F. B. RAYMOND. LU SHERMAN. 

— H. O. NORTON,— 

DEALER IN 

FLOUR, FEED, GRAIN, CORN & OAT MEAL 

GRAHAM FLOUR, BALED HAY, STRAW, Etc. 

Wood by the Barrel or Bundle. Coal by the Ton or Bushel. 

220 EAST MAIN ST., Near Scio, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 




THE CAT— ECHISM. 



XVII 



The truth flashed o'er Matilda's mind, 
She rained anew the blows 

Until the cat — echism brought 
The poor man to propose. 



—A. V. SMITH- 
HARNESS AND TRUNKS, 

51 STATE ST., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



When you would run hard to hatch a street car ascertain Jirst if it it 
ni its turmanus. — PAUL Dean. 



FINE NEW YORK 

READY-MADE CLOTHING. 

A SPECIALTY AT 

McFARLIN'S. 



SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, 
FINE MATERIAL, 

BEAUTIFUL FITS and 

LOW PRICES, tell the story, 

FOR MEN'S, YOUTHS,' BOYS' and CHILDREN'S 

CLOTHING. 



McFARLIN 



I i ! I 



C. 0. D. ONE PRICE CLOTHIER 

48 and 50 STATE STREET. 
ROCHESTER, N. Y. 




THE PAIR REPAIRING FOR REPAIRS. 

XVIII. 

Straight Ebenezer home repaired, 
Repair his dog could not. 

Matilda Jane went home again, 
Contented with her lot. 



DENTOLIO is a Dentafrice composed of a Liquid and Powder, 
and is extremely effectual in Cleaning and Preseivine the Teeth ' Can 
be had of your Druggist for only 50c a box. DENTOLIO CREAM I A 
delightful, efficient and harmless Dentafrice, put up in neat metallic tubes and 
sold at the extremely low price of 25 cents. Try it. DENTOLIO 

CACHOU, the New Breath Perfume, is pronounced by all as the Best, Most 
Effectual and Pleasantest yet in the market, and only costs the sma'l sum of 5 
cents. CHAPOLIO ! A sure cure for chapped hands and rough skin. 
Only 25 cents. Sold by all Druggists. 



When yu set down quick on ice dorit stop to ti up your shus as they may 
think you ayr.decivin M««.— Paul Dean. 



BAUSCH & DRANSFIELD, 
20 Arcade 





Rochester. 
SCIENTIFIC OPTICIANS, 

20 Years Experience. 

Defective sight and hearing, carefully examined and prpperly 
fitted. Telegraph and Telephone supplies. Medical Electric Bat- 
teries, Microscopes, Telescopes, Magic Lanterns and Views. 

Finest Stock of Optical Goods. 



C. H. SHELDON, 
REAL ESTATE AGENCY, 

no STATE STREET, Room, 2, 

House Renting a Specialty. ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



SOLE AGENCY for S. T. TAYLOR'S FRENCH PATTERNS, 

Has removed to 54 State St. (over Pratt's Shoe Store), 

Where the latest styles of pinned-up patterns may be found. A duplicate 
accompanies each model, thereby saving trouble to those who lack experience 
in the art of dressmaking. The S. T Taylor System taught for $15 and 
all diagrams given. Instructions thorough. 



DANCING AND DEPORTMENT. 

MR. AND MRS. C. J. WOOD still continue their instruction 
in this '* art polite," and, as teachers, are not excelled by any. Their 
large classes are abundant evidence of how well their efforts are appreciated 
Their mode of teaching is simple, and so plainly set forth that pupils soon 
acquire a thorough knowledge. Lessons given to suit applicants. Regular 
lesson days, Wednesdays. Fridays, and Saturdays. Soirees every alternate 
Monday. Rooms, 10 1-2 Mumford street. 

28 




BEING PAIRED. 

XIX. 

Three weeks from then this couple fair 

Together met again, 
And 'Tilda Patience Abigail 

Jerusha Dority Jane 

XX. 

Snooks forgot her bonnet spoiled, 

And he his ruined hat, 
Their honeymoon was sweeter for 

Their ghostly midnight spat. 



— T. M. JOSLIN'S — 
Milk and Cream Dairy and Lunch Rooms, 

DEALER IN 

MILK, CREAM, ICE CREAM, COTTAGE CHEESE, 

CHOICE GROCERIES, Etc., 

156 and 158 State St., - Rochester, N. Y. 



Money is the root of all evil,, and many there are that root /or it. — 
Paul Dean. 



THE QUAKER LUNCH ROOMS, 

NO. 8 EAST MAIN STREET BRIDGE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

Warm Meals at all Hours at the most Reasonable Rates. 

MRS. P. B. OLIN, Proprietor. 



A wealthy lady of Rochester said to her physician, " Doctor, I 
am gaining every day. Black Hills Bitters is the best remedy I have 
ever used. I can now eat without being distressed, and am not 
troubled any more with Nervousness or Headache." Every family 
should use this Pure Remedy. It costs-but One Dollar, and is truly 
" better than Diamonds." 

SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. 



IF YOU WANT GOOD 

BOOTS AND SHOES 

AT REASONABLE PRICES CALL AT THE 

GREAT BOOT AND SHOE EMPORIUM 

— OF— 

E. D. WEBSTER, 

117 East Main Street, Opp. Whitcomb House, 

Rochester, N. Y. 

Sign of the Red Boot. - Custom Work a Specialty. 



'Kit O. PARKER, Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture, 
Mattresses, Stoves, Crockery, Lamps, Glass • and Tin Ware. Con- 
stantly on hand the largest stock of Miscellaneous Gojds to be found in the 
city. 8 WEST AVENUE, between the Swing Bridges. Cash paid for Sec- 
ond Hand Furniture. 



And they afterwards hired their domestic 
servants at 




MILLER & RICHARDSON'S 

GREAT 

INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 
AND REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE. 

Canada help a 



girls furnished situations every year 
The best of recommends required of all help. 



Over 1600 first-class 

Hotels supplied at reasonable rates. Real 

Estate bought, sold, exchanged, 

rented and rents collected. 

63 REYNOLDS' ARCADE, 3d floor, front wing, Rochester, N. Y. 
And were thrice happy. 



Fortune tcllin is az much of a talent az lyin or steaHn. — Paul Dean. 

C. F. WOLTERS, 
MANUFACTURING JEWELER, 

— DEALER IV — 

Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, Silver & Plated Ware 

No. 30 WEST MAIN ST., Entrance Reynolds' Arcade, 
ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF ORATORY, 

119^ WEST MAIN ST., (Odd Fellows' Temple.) 
MARK B. BEAL, Professor of Elocution. Private and Class Lessons Given. 

NO MORE CORNS! 
McCREEDY'S CORN SOLVENT, 

Warranted to remove hard or soft corns. Is guaranteed to give satisfaction or 

money refunded. It will also reduce the size of bunions and remove 

all shooting pains. Price, so cents per bottle. Sold wholesale 

and retail by E. D. WEBSTER, GREAT 

BOOT and SHOE EMPORIUM. 

117 EAST MAIN STREET, - ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

USE S. B. WILLIAMS' 
—CYLINDER OIL— 

No Acid. First-class Reference. Warranted Equal to any in Market. 
ONLY 65 CENTS PER GALLON. 

Office, 85 Exchange Street, Rochester, N. Y. 

All Grades of Machinery Oil in Stock. 

R. M. SWINBURNE, 

PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL 

COMMERCIAL PRINTER, 

73 REYNOLDS' ARCADE, 

ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



Fifr&'ff 



THERE COMES A TIME WHEN ALL SOLES REST, 
& SORROW FILS EACH ORFAN'S BREAST.— Sing. 



; SKATES 
GROUND, REPAIRED AND POLISHED, 

SHEARS, SCISSORS, KNIVES, Etc., GROUND and REPAIRED. 

GENERAL MACHINE JOBBING, 

2 EAST MAIN STREET, Opp Front St., "'p vrk p C x?T? 

,. Top Floor. AjEO r. OLE. 

I^HE HOME DLN1NG HALL Over test's Meat Market, Cor. 
Exchange Place and Front Street, where WARM MEALS can be ob- 
tained at all hours, including Ro..st Beef, Beef Steak, Pork Chops, Sausage, 
Vegetabl s, Bread and Butte , Oyster Stews, Pastry, Etc., in the hest ot 
style, for only 15 CENTS PER MEAL. Packages taken care 0/ free 0/ 
charge 

~ * t' "L. D. GRAHAM, 
KNIVES RE-BLADED, SHEARS SHARPENED, SAWS FILED, 

Keys Fitted, and Locks and Umbrellas Repaired. 
Also, Carpenter and Joiner. Jobbing of all kinds. Orders by Telephone 

or Postal Card. 
Shop, Over 12 East Main St., Residence, 2 Marshall St., Rochester, N. Y. 



THE NEW * COFFEE HOUSE, 

( On the London Coffee House Plan.) 

COR. ANDREWS AND NORTH WATER STREETS, 
. Under the direction of the 
WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE CHRISTIAN UNION. 
HOT COFFEE AND LUNCH AT ALL HOURS. 



LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

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Vanity dus not become any i exceptin hotel klerks and drum magers; 
it is their stock of trade.— -Paul Dean. 



SCHANTZ, MINGES fc SHALE, 

11ANUPACTUKERS AND DEALERS IN 

FINE FURNITURE. 
HEAD-QJJARTERS for HOLIDAY GOODS 

76 State Street, and 37 and 39 Mill St., 

Manufactory, 14 and 16 South Water Street, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

L. C. LANG.IE, 

DEALER IN 

COAL, 

SUPERIOR QUALITY AT LOWEST PRICES 

154 EAST MAIN ST., COR. EAST AVE. 
53 HUDSON ST., Near R. R. 

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